Tax on businesses would address homelessness in Seattle
Nearly 600 large employers making at least $20 million in gross revenues would pay about $500 a year per worker

In this May 7, 2018 photo, recreational vehicles used for shelter by people lacking traditional housing are parked near Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters. Seattle’s latest tax proposal to combat homelessness takes aim at large businesses, such as Starbucks and Amazon, that have helped drive the city’s economic boom. But businesses and others say the so-called head tax is misguided and potentially harmful. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

In this May 7, 2018 photo, recreational vehicles used for shelter by people lacking traditional housing are parked near Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters. Seattle’s latest tax proposal to combat homelessness takes aim at large businesses, such as Starbucks and Amazon, that have helped drive the city’s economic boom. But businesses and others say the so-called head tax is misguided and potentially harmful. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

To view this content you must be logged in as a subscriber.
Already have a digital account? Log in here
4 WEEKS
$12.50

UNLIMITED

DIGITAL ACCESS

4 WEEKS

52 WEEKS
$135

UNLIMITED

DIGITAL ACCESS

FOR 52 WEEKS

DAY PASS
$2.00

UNLIMITED

DIGITAL ACCESS

FOR 24 HOURS

Plans include full website access, e-Edition and exclusive online extras.
Print and Digital combo plans also available.
ALREADY A PRINT SUBSCRIBER?
dcourier subscribe logo

Donate Report a Typo Contact
Most Read